Dacia Sandero 2018 vs Citroen C4 Cactus 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 73 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 97 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.7 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 Cactus is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Sandero engine produces 9 HP less power than Citroen C4 Cactus, whereas torque is 21 NM less than Citroen C4 Cactus. Due to the lower power, Dacia Sandero reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.6 | |
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The Citroen C4 Cactus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Sandero consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Cactus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Sandero could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C4 Cactus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 173 mm (6.8 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Dacia Sandero can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Dacia Sandero version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Dacia Sandero engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dacia Logan, Nissan Micra | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C1, Peugeot 2008, Opel Crossland | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C4 Cactus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 4.16 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.48 m | |
| Dacia Sandero is 7 cm shorter than the Citroen C4 Cactus, width is practically the same , while the height of Dacia Sandero is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 358 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | 1170 litres | |
| Dacia Sandero has 38 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C4 Cactus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Sandero (by 30 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Sandero is 0.3 metres less than that of the Citroen C4 Cactus. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`505 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Dacia Sandero has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 Cactus has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Dacia Sandero, so Dacia Sandero quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 8200 | |
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